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GC’s Becker: Insurers looking towards alternative capital as retentions increase

Rising attachment points on reinsurance programs are prompting insurers to consider alternative capital options to offset an increase in earnings volatility, according to Dan Becker, CEO of global strategic advisory at Guy Carpenter.

BMS’ Gillett: International unit to grow “aggressively” by 2028

BMS International CEO Nick Gillett is bullish on the division’s “aggressive” growth plans, estimating that by 2028 the business will have quadrupled in size, with M&A activity a key strategic element.

Lancashire's Maloney predicts &quote;more orderly&quote; Florida renewals

Lancashire's Maloney predicts "more orderly" Florida renewals

Lancashire CEO Alex Maloney has hailed current market conditions as the best for "more than a decade" but said investors will likely remain cautious on the sector until the market shows it can deliver consistent profitable returns.

Volante’s Bains: Successful growth can’t be about chasing “big scores”

Volante Global CEO Talbir Bains is shaping his growth strategies for the MGA platform and Lloyd’s syndicate with a view to “enhancing performance”, commenting that “chasing big scores” on the number of business lines or offices can lead a firm down a “path to failure”.

McGovern: No benefit to UK being “first mover” on OECD tax

London Market Group chair Sean McGovern has warned there is “no benefit to being the first mover” in implementing the OECD’s global minimum tax rate as the regime can only work if “all major jurisdictions” adopt the approach at a similar time.

Beazley’s Cox: Industry hasn’t proved it can “successfully underwrite” for climate change

Markel bullish on construction business as US infrastructure bill drives growth - Noble

GC’s Priebe: 1.1 property pricing up 40-60% in N America, 25-35% in Europe/UK

GC’s Priebe: Reinsurers’ reluctance to provide quotes created “late and fragmented” renewal

Andrew Kendrick: London “always” needs independents to challenge the Marsh/Aon hegemony

KCC’s Clark: industry needs to move on from “archaic” model customization

Aon’s Marcell: Leveraging property cat dynamics in casualty is a “mistake”

KCC’s Clark: Climate change means more $20bn-$40bn industry loss events

Aon’s Marcell predicts capital will flow back in and “stabilize” market in 2023

Aon’s Marcell warns reinsurers that client “relationships” are being tested by their 1.1 behaviour

QBE’s Horton: Industry “not getting pricing right” in world of more cat losses

QBE’s Horton: Inflation will “stick around” longer than banks predict it will

Irick: TMK poised for specialty and P&C growth following treaty reinsurance exit

The Insurer TV: Axis looking to “reclaim our space” as a specialist (re)insurer

Pool Re’s Clementi: Industry cannot “run for the hills” on systemic risk

Richard Brindle interviewed: “Nobody feels like they’re getting screwed”

Wagstaff warns of “worrying” lack of detail in new UK financial reform bill

Matt Power: One80 on course to reach $500mn revenue this year

Risk Strategies CEO: Higher interest rates will not have significant impact on consolidation

The Insurer TV: Bermuda Premier pledges to enhance London collaboration

WTW’s Dunlop calls for “common standards and approaches” to improve ESG collaboration

Sompo Intl’s James: Aggregation of systemic risks and inflation present ongoing challenges for industry

AUB CEO declares Tysers deal “exceptionally positive” for Lloyd’s

Liiba’s CEO Croft: Government must help London market unlock $125bn net-zero opportunity

Steadfast’s Kelly: Cat events “sucking capital out of the Australian market”

Conduit Re’s Carvey: QS v XoL mix to shift as market dynamics evolve

MS Amlin’s Slabbert: Govt intervention may be needed to keep East Coast cover affordable

Guy Carpenter’s Carter: Pandemic had “profound effect” on industry talent

WTW’s Garrard: “We’ve probably been more reserved than our noisy neighbours”

Aon’s Christian: Mustn’t “get too far ahead of ourselves” with Resilience UK initiative

Acrisure’s Millwater: Volante acquisition provides “stellar double-digit” growth rate in international business

Lloyd’s Neal: Keeping a “weathered eye” on inflation, cat and costs in 2022

Enoizi: End of an era at Pool Re

The CEO TV interview – John Neal: Market expense ratio must fall to 30%

Joyn CEO: MGAs need to have “skin in the game” and deliver underwriting quality

TV interview – KBW: Europe’s reinsurers doing well on rate but inflation threat will overshadow 2022

KBW’s Shields: Cat can still produce adequate returns despite losses and ILS competition

The Insurer TV: McGovern welcomes UK regulation move but says there is more to do

Cloutier: Aspen’s LPT provides “clean balance sheet” to capitalise on favourable conditions

Guy Carpenter: Many cedants leveraged casualty to complete “tougher” property placements at 1.1

Whitt expects rate increases to last through 2022 as Markel eyes growth opportunities

Pat Ryan: Prolonged hard E&S market driven by cyclical and structural factors

Apollo’s Ibeson: Organic specialty expansion remains Plan A amid “flood of opportunities”

Howden: Sky-high broker valuations creating “unsustainable” expectations

Beazley’s Cox bullish on growing 85% of portfolio in 2021

CRC sees M&A opportunities in transactional broking, MGA and binder segments

CRC CEO: E&S market best positioned to address growing risk

WTW must regain investor confidence and talent buy-in or “disappear”, warns Howden on TV

GC’s Becker: Insurers looking towards alternative capital as retentions increase

BMS’ Gillett: International unit to grow “aggressively” by 2028

Lancashire's Maloney predicts "more orderly" Florida renewals

Volante’s Bains: Successful growth can’t be about chasing “big scores”

McGovern: No benefit to UK being “first mover” on OECD tax

GC’s Becker: Insurers looking towards alternative capital as retentions increase

BMS’ Gillett: International unit to grow “aggressively” by 2028

Lancashire's Maloney predicts "more orderly" Florida renewals

Volante’s Bains: Successful growth can’t be about chasing “big scores”

McGovern: No benefit to UK being “first mover” on OECD tax

Helios’ CEO bullish on growth trajectory as Lloyd’s enjoys “its time in the sun”

WTW’s Swift: “Unpalatable” rates and conditions forcing some business out of the market

WTW’s Swift not ruling out reinsurance re-entry

RenRe’s O’Donnell: Early clear message at 1.1 helped preserve cedant relationships

O’Donnell: FL regulatory changes alone not enough to change RenRe appetite

Arch International CEO bullish carrier can “outpace pedestrian growth” amid dislocation opportunities

QBE confirms global cyber growth strategy amid “great time to be an underwriter”

Some reinsurers went “too far” at 1.1: LSM’s Hobbs

CEO Brad Irick puts TMK in “winners” corner

Beazley’s Cox: “What if” risk scenarios topping CEO concerns in volatile times

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KCC’s Clark: Climate change means more $20bn-$40bn industry loss events

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QBE’s Horton: Industry “not getting pricing right” in world of more cat losses

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Irick: TMK poised for specialty and P&C growth following treaty reinsurance exit

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Pool Re’s Clementi: Industry cannot “run for the hills” on systemic risk

Richard Brindle interviewed: “Nobody feels like they’re getting screwed”

Wagstaff warns of “worrying” lack of detail in new UK financial reform bill

Matt Power: One80 on course to reach $500mn revenue this year

Risk Strategies CEO: Higher interest rates will not have significant impact on consolidation

The Insurer TV: Bermuda Premier pledges to enhance London collaboration

WTW’s Dunlop calls for “common standards and approaches” to improve ESG collaboration

Sompo Intl’s James: Aggregation of systemic risks and inflation present ongoing challenges for industry

AUB CEO declares Tysers deal “exceptionally positive” for Lloyd’s

Liiba’s CEO Croft: Government must help London market unlock $125bn net-zero opportunity

Steadfast’s Kelly: Cat events “sucking capital out of the Australian market”

Conduit Re’s Carvey: QS v XoL mix to shift as market dynamics evolve

MS Amlin’s Slabbert: Govt intervention may be needed to keep East Coast cover affordable

Guy Carpenter’s Carter: Pandemic had “profound effect” on industry talent

WTW’s Garrard: “We’ve probably been more reserved than our noisy neighbours”

Aon’s Christian: Mustn’t “get too far ahead of ourselves” with Resilience UK initiative

Acrisure’s Millwater: Volante acquisition provides “stellar double-digit” growth rate in international business

Lloyd’s Neal: Keeping a “weathered eye” on inflation, cat and costs in 2022

Enoizi: End of an era at Pool Re

The CEO TV interview – John Neal: Market expense ratio must fall to 30%

Joyn CEO: MGAs need to have “skin in the game” and deliver underwriting quality

TV interview – KBW: Europe’s reinsurers doing well on rate but inflation threat will overshadow 2022

KBW’s Shields: Cat can still produce adequate returns despite losses and ILS competition

The Insurer TV: McGovern welcomes UK regulation move but says there is more to do

Cloutier: Aspen’s LPT provides “clean balance sheet” to capitalise on favourable conditions

Guy Carpenter: Many cedants leveraged casualty to complete “tougher” property placements at 1.1

Whitt expects rate increases to last through 2022 as Markel eyes growth opportunities

Pat Ryan: Prolonged hard E&S market driven by cyclical and structural factors

Apollo’s Ibeson: Organic specialty expansion remains Plan A amid “flood of opportunities”

Howden: Sky-high broker valuations creating “unsustainable” expectations

Beazley’s Cox bullish on growing 85% of portfolio in 2021

CRC sees M&A opportunities in transactional broking, MGA and binder segments

CRC CEO: E&S market best positioned to address growing risk

WTW must regain investor confidence and talent buy-in or “disappear”, warns Howden on TV

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